Plant Quality Technician - Lead

Niagara Bottling•Hazle Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for executing corporate and plant specific Food Safety, Quality and Laboratory requirements. The QA Technician Lead reports to QA Supervisor. In the absence of the Quality Assurance Technician Lead, the QA Supervisor or designate will assume the job duties.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 4 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
4 Years – Experience in Position
4 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Must read, write and communicate in English.
Must be able to work 12-hour shift (days or nights) on a rotating schedule
Must follow GMP Policy - wear company issued shirt, hat, safety glasses, earplugs and hairnet in production areas.
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to work under pressure in a very fast paced environment
Required: HACCP, PCQI
Required: Full Professional Proficiency in English

Nice To Haves

Preferred Qualifications: 6 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience working in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred: Associate's Degree
Preferred: Better Process Control Certification

Responsibilities

Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout the facility.
Assist with batching chemicals/ingredients for production.
Calibrate lab and line equipment for accurate results.
Collect in-process and finished product samples.
Conduct standardized qualitative and quantitative testing to ensure it meets specifications.
Perform aseptic testing for microbial contamination.
Follow protocols for documenting testing results.
Recognize deficiencies and initiate proper follow-up.
Identify and isolate product that does not meet standards.
Aid in troubleshooting deficiencies and non-conformances.
Review food safety and quality records.
Actively participate in plant teams (HACCP, Safety, etc.)
Conduct other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities